Greenbiz.com recently released their free, downloadable “State of Green Business 2012″ report and some of the statistics are quite surprising. The report begins by explaining the stalemate on
If you own an Apple product, chances are you’ve had to deal with broken charge cords and fraying cables. The MySaver project, designed by Thomas Lehman, and funded through Kickstarter, demonstrates
BMW’s Spartansburg, South Carolina plant is launching a program to convert methane gas into hydrogen. If successful, the manufacturing facility will be able to power its fleet of production vehicles
Is it possible for a business to go green and make green at the same time? Ray Anderson, founder of global carpeting company Interface and some say the grandfather of corporate sustainability, thinks so
If you’ve ever been curious about how Inhabitat got its start, today is your lucky day. As the founder and editpreneur behind the blog-turned-business, I spend much of my thoughts focused on the future:
Ray Anderson is more than just the founder and chairman of the world’s largest manufacturer of modular carpeting, he’s also the grandfather of corporate sustainability. In 1995, Anderson
Moms today are no shrinking violets when it comes to multi-tasking – and we don’t just mean in the home. There are a growing number of enterprising women who are making a splash in the business
You might check out Inhabitat for the latest and greatest in green design and innovation (at least we hope you do!), but did you ever wonder how the website began and what fuels it? Check out this
Looking to make your office even greener and healthier in 2011? It’s been well documented that healthy, enjoyable workplaces make for happier and more productive employees — so check out our
Looking to get the word out about your green company? Check out our top 5 green marketing strategies that will help you get your message across while cutting down on waste (after all, you want to walk the
Even during times where money is tight, according to a 2006 survey of 1,800 13-to-25-year-olds, 79 percent would rather work for a company that cares about how it affects and contributes to society (Wall
While some companies see a plate of cookies and soda as ways to generate employee enthusiasm, there are a number of others taking a much more innovative (and healthy) approach to fostering workplace
When you think about what kinds of things attract great employees to your company, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package are probably the first thing that come to mind. But did you know
The idea that happier employees are more productive employees is by no means new, but one employer is taking his devotion to keeping his team happy, healthy and productive to new levels of cushyness.
As if being a parent isn’t already a full time job, many moms are siphoning the skills they’ve honed through motherhood into profitable green businesses. We caught up with one such successful
Think taking on any business venture in this tired economy is bound to be a bust? Well think again, because there are a number of businesses out there going against all the odds and turning out more than
As we all know, the economy has been in a rough patch for awhile. But while many businesses are going under and closing up shop, certain types of green businesses have been doing extraordinarily well
Even in a tired economy, there are some types of businesses that are still raking in the dough. But these lucky few aren’t pawning off gold bars and diamonds – you’d be surprised to know
At a time when many businesses are throwing in the towel, why are more and more new cupcake shops opening up everywhere? It’s not just sheer sugary audacity – the sweet treats might be some of
Do intentions really matter in the success of a green brand? Are green brands backed by purist intentions more likely to succeed than brands that capitalize on the opportunistic green market? Whether
Do intentions matter in the success of a green brand? Are purist green brands more likely to succeed than opportunistic green brands that create products to turn a profit? This week on Openforum we
In this day an age, smart businesses realize that good customer service is not just something you want to provide when problems arise for customers, but should be something that is a mainstay of a
Smart business owners realize that good customer service is more than simply a drain on resources — but is a great marketing strategy to differentiate from competition and build brand loyalty.
Considering promoting your green business by exhibiting at a trade show? We’ve got some insider tips about how to avoid pitfalls and maximize the returns including how to successfully partner up
If you’ve been shopping, watching TV or surfing the web at all, you’ve undoubtedly noticed all of the companies taking their products and services green. While this is generally a good thing,
If you’re reading Inhabitat, you’re no doubt aware of how popular the ‘green’ trend has become. Businesses have finally started to realize that the environmental movement is here
5 Lessons About Small Business You Can Learn From Your Kids If you own your own business and have small kids, you probably know that it ain’t easy to find a balance between the two. But for two moms
